Dhaka. The interim government of Bangladesh has given strict instructions regarding Durga Puja of the Hindu community. Yunus Sarkar said that activities related to Durga Puja, especially music playing, should be stopped five minutes before Azan and Namaz. Now all-round opposition has started against this Talibani order of the Bangladesh government. Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retired) MD Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that Puja committees have been asked to keep musical instruments and sound systems off. After this, all the music systems and loudspeakers playing in the pandals should remain off till the time Namaz is going on in the mosques.
He made these announcements after a meeting on the law and order situation in the country before the Durga Puja of the Hindu community in the country. Chowdhury said that a total of 32,666 Puja Mandaps will be built across the country this year. According to the report, out of these, 157 Mandaps are in Dhaka South city and 88 in North City Corporations. He said that last year the number of puja mandaps was 33,431, adding that this year the number will be more than that. Chowdhary also assured security from the making of idols to the festival. We have discussed how to ensure round the clock security at puja mandaps. ( PLC & GT )
